Lemon Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Servings 4
Equipment
- Ovenproof Large Skillet or Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- Juice and zest from 1 lemon about 2 tbsp juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Extra lemon for serving if desired
Instructions
- Combine the lemon juice, zest, olive oil, and minced garlic in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken and seal the bag, then mix until it's evenly coated.
- Place into the refrigerator to marinate for several hours.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat an ovenproof large skillet or cast-iron skillet coated with olive oil cooking spray over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the bag and place it on a plate. Season both sides of the drumsticks with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
- Add the chicken to the HOT pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken over and place it in the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy.